We stayed at the Hotel-Studio Anne ma soeur Anne for 4 nights in mid-September 2007. Our room was a standard double for $130 CAD/night but we were given a 10% discount with our AAA card. With the high Canadian taxes the total came to $145/night CAD.
This hotel is located in the “hip” Plateau area on busy Rue St Denis. There are lots of restaurants and stores nearby in every price range but the incessant traffic prevents the area from being truly quaint. The hotel is located exactly between two subway stations requiring a short hike to transportation. Upon finding the hotel we carried our bags up the steep steps to the hotel. The reception was little more than a small office with a desk. The woman at the desk spoke perfect English and answered our many questions.
After lugging our bags up another flight of steep steps we arrived to our room. It was small, simple,clean and included free WIFI and cable TV. Folding doors revealed a small “kitchen closet” complete with 2 burners, coffee maker, refrigerator, a full size microwave oven, a toaster, sink, dishes, pans and utensils. Actually one could cook a meal here but we limited our use to toasting bread or making grilled sandwiches. Each morning housekeeping replenished the complimentary juice, bottled water, and cream for the supplied coffee. They also washed all the dishes left in the sink, a much appreciated service. Croissants were left in a small bag on our door each morning to complete the breakfast.
Our window looked out to the balcony area/stairs which supplied the only area in the hotel to socialize. This was a negative because the wood blinds did not guarantee total privacy. When I asked to change to a room that did not open to the balcony I was told that all the standard rooms looked out to this area. This was also a problem because if I left the window open someone could actually climb in. When I pointed this out to the front desk I was told that the back area was fenced, private, and cameras watched the area. I kept my window closed and locked except when in the room.
In conclusion this is a relatively inexpensive, small hotel in an interesting section of Montreal. The rooms are small but adequate and the small kitchen closet is a definite plus. The furnishings and bathroom are simple but clean. If you don’t mind stairs and a short hike to the subway this hotel is a good value.
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most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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